Cause

According to studies, AFib progression is typically rapid within the first year post-diagnosis. However, research shows that the progression can be slowed.

While the exact cause of AFib is still uncertain, doctors believe that these five conditions may lead to AFib. Learn more about the common AFib causes here.

What we simply know as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may actually be termed as nonvalvular atrial fibrillation in the near future, but why?